Author: Liam MacLua-Hodgson
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Meet the new Chair of the Scottish Steering Committee
We’re excited to announce a new Chair of our Scottish Steering Committee and share his answers to some of our introductory questions
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What the Plaid Cymru, SNP, Reform UK & Green Party Manifestos mean for the brain tumour community
We take a closer look at the pledges made in the Plaid Cymru, SNP, Reform UK & Green Party manifestos and what they could mean for people affected by a brain tumour.
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Campaigning for a National Brain Tumour Strategy across three of the devolved nations
This Brain Tumour Awareness Month we held three events in the parliaments of Scotland, Wales and Westminster. Highlighting our new It’s a No Brainer campaign and enabling volunteers to share their experiences with policymakers.
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Closing the deadly cancer gap: Voices from Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day
Following Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day, our advocates at the events share their experience of attending and what they would like to see happen next.
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Collaborating in Scotland to accelerate a cure for brain tumours
An update from our Policy and Campaigns team following an exciting week in Scotland.
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The Scottish Steering Committee: Working towards a faster diagnosis in Scotland
An update on the Scottish Steering Committee’s new objectives and next steps.
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Advocating for faster diagnosis of brain tumours in Scotland
Theo Burrell shares her experience of advocating for faster diagnosis of brain tumours at the latest meeting of the Scottish Cross Party Group on Cancer.
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Exploring the results of the Cancer Patient Experience Survey 2022
Results show that brain cancer has the lowest rating of care across all cancer types.
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Scottish Cancer Strategy: What is it and what does it mean for us?
The Scottish Government has launched its Cancer Strategy outlining its plan to improve cancer services and overall survival in the next 10 years.
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What the new NHS drive to quicken diagnosis times means for us
NHS England has asked hospitals to work towards a 10 day turnaround for delivering diagnosis results but what does this mean for our community and what more can be done to improve diagnosis times for those affected by brain tumours?
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Raising the importance of Faster Diagnosis in Westminster
During Brain Tumour Awareness Month, we visited Westminster and met with MPs to campaign for faster diagnosis of brain tumours.
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Better Safe Than Tumour comes to Holyrood
We visited Scottish Parliament during Brain Tumour Awareness Month to promote Better Safe Than Tumour – our awareness campaign!